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Patent GB-2281781-A (GB)
Title: Patient alarm detection using target mode
Inventor: FALCONE RONALD
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: To avoid false alarms during the transient period which occurs after performing a procedure that intentionally alters the patient's state, a patient monitoring system executes the steps of initiating (78) a target mode when the user sets target limits 42, 44 of a physiological parameter, establishing dynamic limits 50, 52 that vary with time, comparing (82, 84) measured parameter values with the dynamic limits 50, 52, and generating (86) an alarm when any of the measured parameter values falls outside the dynamic limits 50, 52. The target mode is terminated when any of the measured parameter values fall within the target limits 42, 44. The dynamic limits 50, 52 ensure that the physiological parameter is monitored during the transient period after an intervention procedure, without generating false alarms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282022-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker cross-overs
Inventor: AKHTAR MOHAMMED
IPC: H04R3/14
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: Filter units 11, 12, 13 are provided for dividing an audio signal produced at an amplifier output into one or more frequency ranges and the filter units are connected to a negative terminal of loud speaker drivers 2, 3, 4 and interposed between that negative terminal and a return terminal of an amplifier output. By providing the filter unit in this particular configuration, it is found that distortion is alleviated as compared with conventional arrangements, giving audio signals a more pleasant tone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283154-A (GB)
Title: Device for connecting two remote local networks
Inventor: LANE THAO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1994-10-19
Abstract: A device e.g. a route controller, for connecting at least two remote stations and/or local networks, via a selectable one of at least two communication networks, including a packet communication network 23 and circuit switching communication network 24, wherein the device includes means 25 of recognising the type of data flow to be transmitted, and means 22, 28 of automatic selection of one of the said communication networks to be established, as a function of said type of data flow. In an advantageous mode the selection means 28 also takes account of already established communications 29 between the same stations and/or local networks, in such a way as to use the same communication resource if possible. Thus, the cost of communication is greatly reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283100-A (GB)
Title: Assessing the consistency of a substance to be swallowed by a person with dysphagia
Inventor: HOLOWNIA MARK JAMES
IPC: G01N11/06
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: In order to make a quantitative assessment of the consistency of a substance for swallowing by a person with dysphagia, the substance is placed in a cylinder 3, is subjected to shear by a piston head 2 with through-holes 10 falling under gravity and a value for the resistance of the substance to shear is determined e.g. by measuring the time taken for (a) the surface of the substance to rise from a lower mark 4 to a higher mark 4, due to the piston falling under gravity, or (b) the piston head to move from a higher to a lower level in the cylinder. The value provides a quantitative indication of resistance to shear. In an alternative embodiment, the piston head defines a small gap with the cylinder wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284600-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal 3-(hetero)aryl-4-acylisoxazole compositions and compounds
Inventor: SAKHALKAR SHRIKANT SADANAND
IPC: C07D261/14
Filed: 1994-11-10
Abstract: The invention provides a method of combating undesired plant growth at a locus, comprising applying to the locus a compound of general formula   <IMAGE> [where R<1> represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R<2> represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or aryl group; and R<3> represents an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, amino or amido group, or a group of general formula -COOR<4> (where R<4> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group); or R<2> and R<3> together represent an optionally substituted alkylene chain optionally interrupted in the chain by one or more hetero atoms; provided that R<1> does not represent a phenyl group substituted by a nitro group at the 2-position and by an optionally substituted phenoxy group at the 4-position, when R<2> represents an optionally substituted alkyl or phenyl group and R<3> represents a group of general formula COOR<4>] together with a corresponding herbicidal composition. Certain compounds are novel and these and a process for their preparation are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2283827-A (GB)
Title: Charge-control agent composition and toner containing this composition
Inventor: SATO SINICHI
IPC: G03G9/097
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: A toner for electrophotography having improved characteristics, is prepared by mixing carbon or by mixing carbon with a charge-control agent in a solvent. The charge-control agent and carbon are uniformly dispersed, and hence the charge-control agent composition exhibits excellent dispersibility to resin. A toner containing this composition is free from charging-instability and scattering, and provides a clear developed image.
Patent GB-2290654-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic head chip bonding device
Inventor: SHIBATA KEIICHI
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A magnetic head chip bonding device for bonding plural magnetic head chips T to a base member B to produce a composite type magnetic head is disclosed. The device includes a magnetic head chip retention unit 51 for applying the pressure to the magnetic head chip for applying the magnetic head chip against the base member, and a magnetic head chip holding unit 52 for holding the magnetic head chip. The device also includes a magnetic head chip detection unit (Fig. 13, 53) for detecting the position of the magnetic head chip and a magnetic head chip shifting unit 54 for shifting the magnetic head chip and the magnetic head chip holding unit responsive to an output of the magnetic head chip position detection unit. The pressure exerted by the magnetic head chip retention unit on the magnetic head chip is preferably variable, and the magnetic head chip holding unit preferably is made up of a pair of supporting members clamping the magnetic head chip in-between. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302959-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for photographic material
Inventor: RIDGWAY MICHAEL
IPC: G03D13/08
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: During processing of a photographic material, the non-sensitive surface of the material may become contaminated by the processing solutions used. A carrier (10) which prevents such contamination comprises a series of parallel, upright blades (12a, 12b, ..., 12q) separated by spacers (14a, 14b, ..., 14q). Each blade (12a, 12b, ..., 12q) has an upper edge (16a, 16b, ..., 16q) which, when the carrier (10) is oriented horizontally, lies in a horizontal plane. The blades (12a, 12b, ..., 12q) are sufficiently thick and rigid to support a sheet of photographic material lying on them without damage, the material being slightly larger than the carrier to prevent contact between the edges of the material and the carrier thereby avoiding transfer of any processing solution on the sensitive surface of the material to the non-sensitive surface thereof. Alternatively the carrier may be (1) a roller with a series of spaced discs thereon (Fig 2) or (2) a flat bed with a continuous blade and a spacer round the perimeter with a continuous channel inside the perimeter, the channel being connected to a vacuum and the spacer to a high pressure so that air is blown out between the blades and the edge of the bed so processing solution cannot contaminate the non-sensitive surface. (Fig.3, not shown).
Patent GB-2293850-A (GB)
Title: Cast in situ piles
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E02D5/38
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming finned piles in situ comprises forming a frusto-conical recess, preferably by augering, at ground level, placing a top casing 18 in the recess corresponding to the shape thereof, placing a pile former comprising a finned casing 16 with fins projecting radially therefrom in the top casing 18, driving the finned casing 16 through the base of the top casing 18 to a pre-determined depth, thereafter removing the finned casing 16 from the hole it has formed in the ground while filling the void behind the retreating finned casing 16 with a cementitious material and removing the top casing 18 and 16 finned casing from the hole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292230-A (GB)
Title: Developing device
Inventor: OKADA HIDEKI
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: A developing device including a rigid supply member 17 pressed to a toner carrier 12 having a hardness which is less than that of the supply member and preferably less than 40 degrees of hardness (Fig. A). The supply member is rotated in the same direction as the toner carrier to conduct the peeling and supply of toner. A rigid regulation member (15) is pressed against the toner carrier to charge the toner to a predetermined polarity and thin the toner into one or two layers. Supply member (17) is preferably of metal, the toner carrier (12) is preferably of polyurethane foam layer (14) on a metal shaft and the regulation member (15) is also of metal and mounted on spring (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293716-A (GB)
Title: Digital switch
Inventor: TAKAMORI TSUTOMU
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: A digital switch is provided with a matrix switcher section (11) to which serial digital video signals are inputted through input buses, a control section (12) which controls the operation of the section (11), signal processing sections (13A, 13B...) connected to the output buses of the section (11), and input detector (14) which is connected to one of the output buses of the section (11), and error detector (15) which is connected to the one output bus of the section (11). By controlling the section (11) by means of the control section (12), the detectors (14 and 15) selectively detect the inputs and errors in the digital video signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308535-A (GB)
Title: Audio-visual-colourful multimedia system for bowling alleys
Inventor: CHUNG TE HENG
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: An audio-video-colorful multimedia system for bowling alleys, comprises screens lined above the alleys, a main controlling computer to control an animation display system, and through a down-converter and a projector, the pictures or advertising words can be displayed on the screen. When bowling starts, the animation display system displays words and patterns to indicate the bowlers' movements. And through the reading of a bowler-read interface and a score-read interface, animated pictures of status of bowling and strikes are displayed in time. In cooperation with a sound-read interface, corresponding sounds and audio effect are heard. Further, in accordance with the number of strikes, the speed of flash lights disposed on the alleys is controlled so as to produce a three-dimensional effect including picture, lighting, and audio effect.
Patent GB-2303081-A (GB)
Title: In-tank fuel filter
Inventor: FITZPATRICK EDWARD J
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 1996-01-02
Abstract: An in-tank fuel filter assembly having a filter body 44 with an outlet 42 for connection to a fuel pump is provided with a retaining ring 80 round the outlet which is adapted to receive and grip a lug 32 on the pump body. The ring is supported on a lateral extension 70 of the outlet and is provided with a number of resilient finger-like members (88, Fig 4) extending into aperture 72 and arranged in a non-circular (eg oval or elongate) pattern for gripping the lug. The arrangement allows for manufacturing tolerances in lug position and dimensional changes in the outlet caused by contact with fuel. Protrusions 76 engage corresponding holes in the ring and retain it in position. The ring and finger-bearing parts may be integral as shown or separate (Fig 5).
Patent GB-2296319-A (GB)
Title: Warming crockery
Inventor: NICOLS ROY DANIEL
IPC: A47J39/02
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: Plates and other pieces of crockery are warmed for use by interspersing between adjacent pieces a sealed pad containing an aqueous medium. Then the resulting stack is placed in a microwave oven and the radiation heats the pads. When the stack is removed, the pads in turn warm the crockery. The pads may comprise a sealed bag made of polypropylene or PVC, containing the aqueous medium. The pad may have a cloth covering. The aqueous medium may be a glycol or gel polymer which is hydrated. In an alternative embodiment the pad comprises cloth bags containing gel polymer particles which are hydrated and heated by being placed in hot water. The pads may be heated in a conventional oven and then placed between adjacent pieces of crockery in a stack.
Patent GB-2300005-A (GB)
Title: Toilet tank trapway reseal device
Inventor: JENSEN ROBERT M
IPC: E03D1/33
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: A trapway reseal device for a toilet tank where the toilet tank includes an overflow tube 24 and a water control. The trapway reseal device includes a float 54 slidably supported along the overflow tube to move with the changing level of water in the tank as the tank is flushed and refilled. A reseal hose 52 receives water from the water control and includes a free end 52a coupled to the float. The reseal hose selectively directs water into at least one of the tank in the overflow tube dependent upon the position of the float as determined by the level of water in the tank.
Patent GB-2302579-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolating platform
Inventor: HICKEN MARK
IPC: G11B33/08
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: A vibration isolating platform 1 comprises a tray-like base 2 stably supported on at least one resilient ground engaging member 3, preferably in the form of pads of a resilient foamed plastics material. A load supporting member 4 is supported on at least one resilient intermediate member 7, preferably in the form of semi-spherical domes of a resilient elastomeric material, which intermediate member is supported on the base 2, the elastic properties of the ground engaging member 3 and intermediate member 7 being different such that they are arranged to damp different, or at least partly different, frequency ranges of vibration. The base 2 may have an upturned lip or flange 6 and the load supporting member 4 a downturned flange 5, forming an enclosure within which electronic circuitry may be mounted, preferably to the base by means of further vibration dampers.
Patent GB-2309818-A (GB)
Title: Spacing means for a coaxial radio-frequency cable
Inventor: FISCHER HORST
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A spacing means for a coaxial radio-frequency cable comprising an inner conductor, a tubular outer conductor and a cavity dielectric lying between the two conductors, wherein the spacing means can withstand higher thermal loading in the region of the inner conductor than in the region of the outer conductor by the use of different materials. The different materials lie above each other in the radial direction and are mechanically connected to one another in the assembled state. PTFE or FEP may be used for the inner material 6 and polyethylene for the outer material 7. The spacers may be discs (Figure 1) or helicoidal (Figure 2). One part of the spacer may have a projection 8 the better to connect to the other part. Alternatively the parts may be joined by adhesive (Figure 3).
Patent GB-2323406-A (GB)
Title: Safety catch for vehicle bonnet
Inventor: WELCH MARTIN THOMAS
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A motor vehicle is described having a hand operable safety catch 15 movable between a locked and an unlocked position by means of a hand operable member 16 made from a resilient plastics strip material. The hand operable member 16 is forced to follow a non-linear path when the bonnet 11 is closed by non-planar surfaces on an inner panel 14 of the bonnet 11 and upon a transverse rail 12 forming part of the front body structure of the vehicle, and extends to an accessible position projecting beyond the bonnet 11 when the bonnet is released from its fully latched position, fig 1 (not shown).
Patent GB-2329637-A (GB)
Title: Process for selective hydrogenation of conjugated diene polymer
Inventor: TSIANG RAYMOND CHIEN-CHAO
IPC: C08F8/04
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for selective hydrogenation of a conjugated diene polymer by bringing the conjugated diene polymer in an inert organic solvent into contact with hydrogen in the presence of a specific hydrogenation catalyst combination including (A) a substituted or unsubstituted bis(cyclopentadienyl) Group VIII transition metal compound and (B) an organic lithium compound. The hydrogenation can be carried out in the presence of a small amount of the hydrogenation catalyst combination under mild conditions, and both the hydrogenation conversion and selectivity to conjugated diene units are high.
Patent GB-2320856-A (GB)
Title: Real time channel management in a radio telecommunication system
Inventor: OLDS KEITH ANDREW
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A channel management process 68 is performed by a parent base station of a radio telecommunications system that exchanges usage data with neighbour base stations within its local group. When channel usage data indicates a channel assignment conflict, that conflict is resolved in the base station having the lesser traffic loading of the pair of conflicting base stations. Channel usage requests received by a base station are prioritized and sequentially processed, channels being assigned for inter-cell handoff requests, then intra-cell handoff requests after inter-cell handoff requests, even when that assignment creates a conflict, and then channels being assigned to new call requests after handoff requests if that assignment does not create a conflict. Channel assignment may cause a conflict by placing in use a channel which is already in use at a neighbouring base station carrying less call traffic.
Patent GB-2319782-A (GB)
Title: Iron-Based powder
Inventor: WHITAKER IAIN ROBERT
IPC: C22C33/02
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: An iron-based powder which is a mixture comprising a major proportion of a first alloy powder, a minor proportion of a second alloy powder and a proportion of a solid lubricant. The first alloy powder consists of, in weight percentages, 14 to 30 chromium, 1 to 5 molybdenum, 0 to 5 vanadium, 0 to 6 tungsten, the total of molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten being at least 3, a total of 0 to 5 of other strong carbide forming elements, 0 to 1.5 silicon, carbon with a minimum level sufficient to form carbides with substantially all of the molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, and any other strong carbide forming elements present, and a balance which is iron and incidental impurities. The second alloy powder is an austenitic stainless steel.
Patent GB-2319044-A (GB)
Title: Bonded composite knitted structural textiles
Inventor: BRUNER JEFFREY W
IPC: D04B21/14
Filed: 1996-08-21
Abstract: Bonded composite knitted structural textiles (610) are formed of knitted polymeric fibers (616, 612). The textile is formed from at least two, and preferably three or four, polymeric components. The first component, or load bearing member (612), is a high tenacity, high modulus, low elongation yarn. The second component is a fusible polymer in yarn or other form which will encapsulate and bond adjacent load bearing yarns. Knitted textiles of the present invention may be formed by any conventional knitting technique. At least a portion of the laid-in warp and/or weft yarns are the load bearing yarns (612). The second encapsulating and bonding polymer component is used to improve the structural integrity, initial modulus, stiffness and durability of the finished product.
Patent GB-2329132-A (GB)
Title: Flow control in tangential flow membrane filtration; pressure gauge
Inventor: VASSAROTTI VINCENZO
IPC: B01D61/18
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: There is provided on the feed side of the membrane at least one thin channel 4 having a plurality of main flow channels 4a,4b,4c... connected by transitional regions 7ab,7bc... which cause an abrupt change in flow direction whereby polarisation and fouling of the membrane are reduced. The outlet 6 therefrom may have a flow restrictor 49 of reducing conical section with an outlet orifice of predetermined size to control pressure and flow speed. A pressure gauge 42 includes a spring-loaded piston 44 frictionally engaging the walls of a cylinder via an O-ring and having an inlet channel 45 of restricted size. This gauge is relatively insensitive to pressure fluctuation and is self-emptying on pressure release.
Patent GB-2342327-A (GB)
Title: Powered vehicle mover
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A powered vehicle mover has a wheeled frame 1a which can be lowered and inserted under one end of a vehicle. The frame may be expanded laterally by a hydraulic cylinder 3 to cause adjustable pegs 5a, 5b on parallel beams 2a to engage two wheels of the vehicle. A further hydraulic cylinder on the powered section 1b then lifts the front of the frame through an articulated coupling 14 to raise the vehicle wheels and allow the powered section 1b to move the vehicle. In another construction the wheels are engaged by pivoted levers (Figs 5 and 6). The powered section 1b may be pedestrian controlled and battery powered or can be a tow truck.
Patent GB-2328494-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for conveyors, in particular for a capstan system
Inventor: SPRINTZYK EUGEN
IPC: F16D33/16
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for conveyors, in particular for a capstan system having a driving motor, a hydrodynamic clutch (2) composed of a pump wheel and a turbine wheel which together form a work room which can be filled with operating material; the hydrodynamic clutch (2) can be at least indirectly coupled to a primary shaft of the conveyors. The invention has the following characteristics: the operating material supply system comprises a closed circuit (1) containing a bypass circuit (11), inside which is a receptacle (13) containing the operating material, said receptacle being installed above the clutch (2).
Patent GB-2331427-A (GB)
Title: Switcher system and i/o switching method
Inventor: SATOH KIMIYASU
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: A switcher system for switching the I/O route of each signal without increasing the number of switchers even when the number of types of signal is increased. The system is provided with matrix-like switchers comprising a set of cross points where a plurality of input lines and ouput lines intersect for switching the I/O route of signal by switching the connection of the cross points within a specified matrix range constituted of specified input lines and output lines out of the input lines and output lines, means for storing unused matrix range information representative of unused input lines and output lines out of the input lines and output lines except the specified matrix range and selected matrix range information representative of input lines and output lines selected from an unused matrix range, and control means for setting a new matrix range from the unused matrix range based on the unused matrix range information and the selected matrix range information.
Patent GB-2337037-A (GB)
Title: Method & apparatus for lifting furniture
Inventor: EELS PHILLIP HENRY
IPC: B66F3/44
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: Furniture such as tables 32, 34 are lifting by using a jack 4-28 having a base 4-8, a sleeve 12 raised and lowered by an electric motor 14 and moving on a support 10. The sleeve 12 carrying a tube 20 having support arms 24 to fit under the table top. Preferably one or more of the arms 24 are extendable 26. Preferably, for raising a plurality of tables at once, a plurality of jacks are provided operated by one control unit 15 simultaneously. For raising back to back tables, two jacks linked by a screen support member may be provided.